Why Valentino Rossi is putting pressure on Ducati over 2027 rider line-up
Valentino Rossi has made it clear he already knows who he wants riding for VR46 in 2027, and that message is being interpreted as a way of turning up the pressure on Ducati.Although it has not been officially announced, 2026 is expected to be the final season at VR46 forContinue Reading
Why Rossi is putting pressure on Ducati over its 2027 MotoGP rider line-up
Valentino Rossi has made it clear he already knows who he wants riding for VR46 in 2027, and that message is being interpreted as a way of turning up the pressure on Ducati.Although it has not been officially announced, 2026 is expected to be the final season at VR46 forContinue Reading
Freddie Slater Carves Through the Field
Watch Freddie Slater carve through the entire field at a wet Spa to take the win in the GB3 championship. SourceContinue Reading
More than 10 tuners show interest in WRC 2027 rules
More than 10 tuners have expressed interest in the World Rally Championship’s new technical regulations for 2027, according to the FIA.Next year the WRC will embark upon a new technical era that aims to increase the number of constructors competing in the pinnacle of rallying.The new technical regulations, which willContinue Reading
Aston Martin set to skip first two days of F1 2026 Barcelona test
Aston Martin is set to skip the opening two days of the first 2026 Formula 1 pre-season test in Barcelona, Autosport understands. F1 is currently hosting a five-day shakedown at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (26-30 January), ahead of further tests in Bahrain (11-13 and 18-20 February) before the forthcoming campaign. This season willContinue Reading
Fermin Aldeguer to miss MotoGP Sepang test, but won’t rule out Thailand return
Gresini has announced that Fermin Aldeguer will not take part in the first MotoGP pre-season test of 2026 after suffering an injury at the start of the month while training at the Aspar Circuit.In a post on social media, Ducati’s satellite squad confirmed that MotoGP sophomore Aldeguer will miss theContinue Reading
Audi signs Slater as first academy driver
Audi has signed reigning Formula Regional European champion Freddie Slater as its Driver Development Programme’s first member.Audi has taken over the Sauber Formula 1 outfit after completing its acquisition in 2024 and announced on Friday it was launching its own academy, managed by former F1 driver and three-time Le MansContinue Reading
NLS changes 2026 calendar to aid Verstappen’s Nurburgring 24 Hours bid
The Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) is adjusting its 2026 schedule to make it possible for four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen to race on the Nordschleife. While the legendary Nurburgring 24 Hours on 14–17 May does not clash with a F1 grand prix, the NLS preparation races originally did. Participation inContinue Reading
Red Bull reveals actual 2026 F1 car as Barcelona test begins
Red Bull has lifted the covers off its RB22 Formula 1 car for the 2026 season.The Milton Keynes-based outfit previously revealed its livery on 15 January at an event in Detroit, Michigan, where its new engine partner Ford is based, but its actual machinery remained to be seen.The first pre-seasonContinue Reading
McLaren reveals renders of new MCL40 F1 car
McLaren has unveiled the car tasked with mounting a successful Formula 1 title defence in 2026, as it unleashed renders of its new MCL40 in a testing livery ahead of the behind-closed-doors Barcelona test.The Woking squad claimed both world championship titles last year and had sewn up the constructors’ championshipContinue Reading